How Africa Can Meet Its Need for Chickens
Although the poultry industry has developed steadily over the years in Africa, the continent continues to encounter a severe chicken crisis.
An oversupply of poultry...
Namibia’s Bird Flu Can Infect Humans
By Lawrence Paganga
Namibia’s veterinary services has identified a deadly form of bird flu that can be transmitted to humans has been detected for the...
Namibia bans bird excrement harvesting as fertiliser as bird flu spreads
The Namibian government has banned farmers from harvesting excrement from both domestic and wild birds to stop the spread of a deadly form of...
Namibia bans movement of birds as avian influenza outbreak spreads
By Lawrence Paganga
Namibia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, and the Ministry of Health and Social Services confirmed on Thursday the outbreak of highly...
The impact of 2% genetic progress
What is an animal’s potential and how can we help them achieve their best? We breed our animals based on our balanced breeding philosophies. Do you wonder what to expect from these...
Suspected avian influenza outbreak reported along Namibian coast
Over 200 wild birds along the Namibian coast had been found dead as a result of a suspected avian influenza outbreak. A branch of...
Production of eggs for consumption drops in Tunisia
The production of eggs meant for consumption in Tunisia recorded a 5.5% drop in 2021 compared to 2020. This is contrary to prices, which...
Lake Harvest secures US $7M investment
Lake Harvest Group, which produces tilapia in Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Uganda, has attracted Aqua-Spark and Norfund as new cornerstone investors. The two have partnered...
Pigmeat and poultry exports record decline in 2021
The value of pigmeat and poultry exports has recorded a 3% decrease to €542 million in 2021. Export Performance and Prospects, 2021/2022, Bord Bia...
Zimbabwe launches Youth Agric Empowerment Scheme
Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa has launched Provincial Integrated Youths Skills Development Centres (PIYSDC) for the county's 10 provinces where over 5 000 youths will be...